How far is Westchester, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Westchester, IN to Evansville, IN is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.59 mi
04h 52m
Flight
247.39 mi
398.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.39 mi
Kilometers
398.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.59 mi
Kilometers
477.32 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Westchester
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westchester
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westchester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Westchester
145.1 mi
02h 26m
To Evansville
151.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westchester and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westchester and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Chatham Drive

    738 ft · 38 sec · Chatham Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Downingtown Drive

    596 ft · 28 sec · Downingtown Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Burns Boulevard

    60 m · 14 sec · Burns Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Hanna Street

    660 ft · 36 sec · South Hanna Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Paulding Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Paulding Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Expressway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Airport Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lower Huntington Road

    2120 ft · 43 sec · Lower Huntington Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1259 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westchester and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 52%
Lower Huntington Road
98.5 mi · 33%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 7%
Airport Expressway
7.49 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
247.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
02h 26m from Westchester
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westchester to Evansville?

The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Westchester and 151.5 miles from Evansville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.48 one way or $78.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westchester and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brooklyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westchester and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 247.39 mi (398.13 km).

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#1 Westchester

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

Population21,245
Coordinates41.0267100, -85.1285800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatham Drive (-85.12856, 41.02671)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.62 L · about $39.48
Round trip
$78.96
20.94 gal · 79.24 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.48 $78.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.53 $89.06
Premium $4.65 $48.73 $97.45
Diesel $5.30 $55.53 $111.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westchester, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Westchester is 06:59:38, although it is 05:59:38 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.